Antique Georgian Oval Inlaid Box

18th century

Sold by Opus Antiques

Description

Georgian oval box with striking inlaid parquetry to the lid and to the curved sides. Note on the sides there are some of the tumbling block cubes which resemble those used in the Tunbridge Ware industry. Stripes in alternating light and dark woods finish the sides. On the lid made to look like a flower are various inlaid diamonds spanning from a central circle, again using different toned woods to give a very striking appearance. Some of the woods used include Walnut, Satin wood,, Rosewood and Birds Eye Maple.

There is a working key.

C1820

It measures 22cm w x 5cm h,

Physical Dimensions

Height

5cm (1.97")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

10.5cm (4.13")

Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA740070

Dealers Notes

Own a piece of history

Description

Georgian oval box with striking inlaid parquetry to the lid and to the curved sides.

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Note on the sides there are some of the tumbling block cubes which resemble those used in the Tunbridge Ware industry.

Opus Antiques

Stripes in alternating light and dark woods finish the sides. On the lid made to look like a flower are various inlaid diamonds spanning from a central circle, again using different toned woods to give a very striking appearance. Some of the woods used include Walnut, Satin wood,, Rosewood and Birds Eye Maple.

There is a working key.

C1820

It measures 22cm w x 5cm h,